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VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria
We have 35 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 79,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria.
VACCHO Member Portal
An online portal where VACCHO Members can access a range of exclusive Members-only resources, tools, support and latest news for the ACCO sector.
VACCHO’s State Election Platform
What we want our next State Government to prioritise for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria at the 2025 State Election.Â
Latest News
VACCHO launches life-saving new Aboriginal-led model of care for womenÂ
WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following article contains references to...
VACCHO welcomes new Minister for Health, Ingrid Stitt
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) extends its congratulations to Ingrid Stitt...
OPINION: Our Children are the Treaty Generation
Opinion piece by Sheree Lowe This Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, we have an opportunity...
VACCHO gets cheeky in new bowel screening campaign
This month, the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) launched The Biggest Relief campaign to coincide with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
VACCHO thanks Jacinta Allan and welcomes Ben Carroll as new Victorian Premier
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has thanked outgoing Victorian Labor leader...
VACCHO congratulates LEAHA on long-awaited Lakes Entrance clinic
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) congratulates the Lakes Entrance Aboriginal...
VACCHO proudly launches first Aboriginal Human Research Ethics Committee in 25 years
On Friday 17 July, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) launched its Aboriginal...
VACCHO celebrates important steps toward improved aged care for Aboriginal Elders
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) welcomes the Federal Labor Government’s...
VACCHO officially launches two landmark initiatives to tackle suicide prevention
A night of celebration, Culture and Community marked the official launch of two powerful new tools for Aboriginal and...
Food security grants to strengthen Aboriginal-led food initiatives
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is partnering with the Victorian Government...
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Culture
Racism, ignorance, and fear-mongering have no place in Australia.
At a time when voices of division are growing louder, it’s more important than ever to come together and celebrate the rich, living culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Investing in Aboriginal health and wellbeing infrastructure
This research report, Investing in Aboriginal health and wellbeing infrastructure, jointly developed by Infrastructure Victoria and VACCHO recommends the Victorian Government act now to fund urgent repairs to make ACCO buildings safe, operational and efficient.
The
Balit Durn Durn
Centre
We are proud to announce the establishment of the Balit Durn Durn Centre, an initiative designed to foster innovation and improvement in social and emotional wellbeing practice, policy and research.
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As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, you already have what it takes – 65,000 years of invaluable knowledge and experience in caring, building Community and creating spaces to thrive.
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